I agree, Likud is insane and has whatever power it has because of how much we protect Israel and hold their hand. After all, they refuse to acknowledge a Palestinian state and regard everything west of the Jordan as being "greater Israel". Clearly radicals like that, with their horrible humans rights record and rhetoric, are a real threat to the US and the region. They also refuse to sign the NPT and will not allow inspectors in. Oh, and they have a crazy man leading the country. Should stay the hell out of this country and deal with issues as if we aren't always going to be cowed into supporting their insanity. He did push for the Iraq War and clearly hasn't learned a damn thing.